LAGOS, NIGERIA (VOICE OF NAIJA) – A United Nigeria Airlines aircraft veered off the runway upon landing at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos last night, due to heavy rainfall.
The Embraer EMB145 aircraft, with registration 5N-BWY, had 51 passengers on board, all of whom were safely evacuated following the incident.
According to a statement issued by the airline’s Head of Corporate Affairs, Achilleus-Chud Uchegbu, the flight U5 0513 operated by United Nigeria Airlines experienced an aquaplaning incident due to a downpour while landing on Runway 18L.
The statement further assured that the safety of the passengers and crew was not compromised, and that the airline is working closely with aviation authorities to investigate the cause of the incident and prevent any future occurrences.
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“The aircraft which was coming in from the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport Owerri operated and landed normally but skidded off the runway upon landing. All Passengers have also been safely evacuated alongside with their luggage. No passenger was hurt in the incident.
“Passenger safety is of utmost priority to United Nigeria Airlines. We assure our passengers that we value their safety and will not compromise on it. We shall continually work, like we have always done, to ensure that our passengers are always united with their destinations safely,” the statement said.